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Legally, I have to start this post by letting you know I received these items for free in exchange for an honest review! Y'all know I'll be honest no matter what I'm given so no worries there.

These might be the nicest accessories I own right now.

Erase the "might be" because HOT DAMN these feel fancy.

As soon as I opened the box I knew they were quality products. I was hit with the immediate scent of leather. My eyes got wide and I told my husband, "Holy crap. Do you smell that? IT'S ACTUAL LEATHER!"

I'm easy to entertain, y'all.

​Let's start it up!

Buffalo Hide Leather, y'all.

Let me say that again:

Buffalo Hide Leather

There is a lot of space inside. There is plenty of room for your approved size liquids if you're flying!

(Disclosure: I did not receive one of these loksak bags so I can't review that part personally BUT IT SOUNDS SO NEAT!)

This is one of my favorite inventions ever.

I take a lot of cords with me when I travel. My phone, my kindle, my husband's phone, my kids' tablets, and a laptop. Oh! And headphones.

Yes, they end up a tangled mess that would revel Christmas lights.

But this has neat pockets, loops, and a cloth bag to store all of that!

Again, high quality leather!

​Here's a pic from their website of it in action!

LOOK HOW PRETTY AND ORGANIZED!!

I am IN LOVE with this bag.

There are so many pockets! SO MANY OF THEM!

I can easily fit my kindle, my phone, cords, snacks, my wallet. I could probably put a kitten in here if necessary. (You never know, okay?)

Crossbody is my favorite style because I like having my hands/arms free. With 4 zippered pockets, 2 snap pockets, and a velco pocket...I'm set for the long haul. It's seriously a great "mom purse" based on pockets and storage size alone!

Plus, again with the quality leather!

You can click on the pictures to go directly to that product on their site! Be sure and take a look around because they have other fantastic products beyond bags!

They were also nice enough to give me a special discount code to share with y'all! It's for a limited time so GET IT NOW because after July 31, 2017 it'll be too late. Use SAVE15 to save 15% at checkout!

However! They run specials and deals frequently so go check it out even if you're reading after the above date!

Thank you SO MUCH to Dwellbee for sending me these awesome bags! I love them so much!

If anyone can help me talk my husband into a Poky Little Puppy Throw Pillow, I'd appreciate it...
They also have adorable things like a Poky Puppy Hooded Towel! (That's on SALE right now!)
SOMEONE BUY IT SO I CAN LIVE VICARIOUSLY! My kids are outgrowing hooded towels.

Definitely explore their website. They have a blog full of cute ideas, tips and tricks, and an awesome sale section.

If you're looking for handcrafted decor for your child (or your inner child...I don't judge) THE LAND OF NOD is your site!

My husband has been gone a lot in the evenings this week. So, I've been able to watch movies he wouldn't otherwise...he's not a horror fan.

I rarely go see movies in the theater unless I'm sure I'll like them...or unless I've read the book. I don't like spending $10+ on a maybe.

THE FOREST

​When her twin sister disappears in Japan, a young American named Sara (Natalie Dormer) becomes determined to find out what happened to her. Sara's investigation leads her to the legendary Aokigahara Forest, located at the base of Mount Fuji. Accompanied by expatriate Aiden, she enters the mysterious wilderness after being warned to "stay on the path." Her investigation plunges her into a dark world where the angry and tormented souls of the dead prey on those who dare to explore the forest.

I went into this movie with high expectations....and had those sorely dashed. It ended up being one of those movies where the plot never got rolling. It felt like all exposition. I kept waiting for it to really pick up and GET GOING and then.....it ended. The simplicity of the premise didn't allow for a lot of plot development anyway. Even so, I kept feeling like I'd been given pieces to a puzzle without the box...and that's where the rest of the pieces were being kept. I also hate when a movie relies on jump scares! If you can't freak me out without a dozen scary things jumping out at me...your writing sucks.

THE VVITCH (WITCH)

In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer (Ralph Ineson), his wife (Kate Dickie) and four of their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family blames Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), the oldest daughter who was watching the boy at the time of his disappearance. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, twin siblings Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas Dawson) suspect Thomasin of witchcraft, testing the clan's faith, loyalty and love to one another.

It got such high praise on various websites. I went in thinking I'd walk away properly terrified. Nope.They worked really hard at making this film disturbing and, when I got bored, I started picking those things apart. - The use of neutral colors with splashes of red. We, as a species, know red usually means blood so it's bad. The neutral colors make the red POP. - Silence. Very rarely do we encounter silence. Stop reading and listen around you. Background noise is everywhere. The hum of the AC, the air moving the trees, a car driving by...When those noises are removed, our instincts tell us something is wrong. They erased background sounds several times in the movie to create an edge. - Varying volumes. I kept futzing with the volume control because it would dip down to barely above a whisper so I'd listen harder and then BAM LOUD NOISES. So, overall, I walked away feeling disturbed but didn't enjoy the movie. I thought it was flat and a little boring...kind of like The Forest.

THE BOY

A young American named Greta (Lauren Cohan) takes a job as a nanny for an 8-year-old boy in a remote English village. To her surprise, Greta learns that the child of her new employers is a life-size doll. They care for the doll as if it was human, which helps the couple to cope with the death of their own son 20 years earlier. When Greta violates a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring her worst fears to life, leading her to believe that the doll is alive.

This one I did enjoy! The premise of a creepy doll has been done, yes...but I enjoyed the way they went about it here. I can't say much without spoiling it...but the story ended in a way I didn't expect and definitely freaked me out more than I'd thought it would. The final shot, however, I could have done without. It just wasn't necessary.

Whip (I used a stand mixer) until it fluffs up! I store mine in a glass jar with a lid.

I applied this before bed after day 2 or 3 of the week I actually worked out. When I woke up, I noticed the areas I'd applied it were, in fact, less sore than the areas I'd missed. Now I use it as a full body lotion just to feel good.

The cubes themselves stack so that was fun. They require a little finesse to open and break very easily. We didn't eat the candy inside so I can't speak as to how that tastes. The "toys" were fun for about 15 seconds. I ended up putting all of the figures together. They can't really be played with once they're put in a "scene." The stickers were pretty cute but, again, just stickers. (Although I do have the "bee-doh" minion on the back of my phone now.)

One "pop out and put together" scene, 3 stickers, and a small packet of candy.

I'm giving these 4/5 stars.

The kids DID enjoy opening them and seeing what they got (even though 3 out of the 4 were identical) and did play with them...for a few minutes.

Would I purchase these again at full price? Probably not. Maybe if they were older but even then...I'm still finding stickers on the bottom of shoes and bits of minion everywhere.

For those that might think I only post good reviews....You would be mistaken.

I gave this 3/5 stars on Amazon because I didn't care for it.

The good? It smells really nice...

The bad? Well...everything else.

The first several times I used it my skin burned. This wasn't a "tingly, something is happening" burn. No...this was "I just put acid on my face." I tried different washes and even just wiped with a wet cloth.

Last night I used it again and it made my skin really dry and tight feeling. This is the opposite of what most people report.

So there's that.

Also, I can't find information on whether or not I should be concerned about sun sensitivity while using this product. I would assume Vitamin C means citrus oils (and I believe it has grapefruit) which are photosensitive....but there is no warning and the only "helpful" replies I got on Amazon were from people raving about how much they love the product.

You're more than welcome to try it...but I can't recommend it as I did not like the way it made my skin feel at all.

Basically, you have a 15min task each day and a dedicated zone each week. That's it. That's your focus. Do the other daily things to keep your house running, but only focus extra hard on that specific area.

​It's working. Really.

See those canisters in the top photo? Those were part of my recent "free for a review" haul.

They work really well with the rest of my stainless steel kitchen. I put flour, rice, sugar, and coffee (duh) in them.

I'll also say they arrived at my house really fast. MUCH faster than anticipated.

You can buy some here if you like. (Psst, they're seriously discounted right now so maybe grab some)

I feel pretty good about this challenge. We'll see how that goes when summer comes around and I have both kids at home...

Brief Storytime: My left wrist likes to pop and make all sorts of noises. It also goes "out" and aches like a beast at the drop of a hat. That's the wrist I got tendonitis in when I played cello as a kid. It's also the wrist that I sprained when a kid grabbed my hand and fell backward. I've been known to agitate it by MAKING THE BED (this is why I don't do chores)

The wraps feel really comfortable and make my wrist feel a lot more stable. Normally I get pain after bowling (I have weak wrists, okay?) but I was able to bowl 2 games without crumbling in pain. It was nice.

This purchase also got me a free speed rope. I didn't get much use out of it yet but I was able to impress the children by "jumping really fast."

They're geared toward CrossFit enthusiasts (ie: not me) but anyone that needs a little extra wrist support can use them.

I'm not even going to lie to you and say I'm a connoisseur. That's a laugh. I drink sweet, pink, and usually bubbly. $6 wine is just as good as that bottle of $15 wine (am I supposed to pay more than that? At the rate I drink it? Ha!)

My home, however, has not been good to wine glasses.

I've had them knocked over. They've been thrown (by children). I've broken several in the dishwasher (heavy crap bangs into them and SNAP).

It's sad. I cry a little inside every single time.

So when I saw these were available for a chance to review, of course I jumped on it!

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THEY'RE SO PRETTY!!!!

The pictures really don't do them justice but I couldn't gush without photographic evidence!

They have good weight (I don't feel like they'll break just by being held) and they're BIG!

I'd recommend these as a gift for any wine lover in your life. Hell, anyone that likes pretty things could use these. I'd drink water out of these babies if I wanted to feel super fancy.

No worries, they're good for the man in your life too. The colors are fairly unisex and subtle enough to match most decor. The maroon/red will fit in nicely with the theme I'm working on in the dining room.